Frequent a Park with a Small-Dog Only Area
One of the biggest problems that Shih Tzu owners may find at the dog park is that their pup is intimidated by all of the larger dogs, even the very friendly ones. This is why it may be a good idea for you to go to a park that offers an area specifically designed for smaller dogs. Large dogs that exceed a certain weight limit cannot enter into the small dog space, allowing your pup to frolic and play without being intimidated. If you don’t have a park like this in your area, you may want to consider socializing your pet with larger animals before heading back to the dog park. You can do this through a doggy daycare program or schedule a pet play date with a friend.
